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Tailwheel Airplane Noses Over After Ground Loop During Landing (N4563B)

Anchorage, AK, US

On April 25, 2005, a Cessna 180 (registration N4563B) operated by Gary R. Larose was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel airplane equipped with tundra tires experienced a loss of directional control during landing on a dry paved runway, resulting in a ground loop and nose-over, causing substantial damage.

Accident Summary

The commercial pilot of a tailwheel airplane equipped with tundra tires reported that during landing on a dry, paved runway, the airplane bounced slightly and then settled onto the right main tire. There was a slight crosswind from the right. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane departed the runway to the left. It then ground looped to the left and nosed over.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Weather Conditions

A weather observation taken at the time of the accident consisted of clear sky conditions, visibility of 10 statute miles, and wind from 280 degrees magnetic at 5 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 2005 Cessna 180 accident near Anchorage, AK?

A tailwheel airplane equipped with tundra tires experienced a loss of directional control during landing on a dry paved runway, resulting in a ground loop and nose-over, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 2005 Cessna 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 2005 involved a Cessna 180, registration N4563B, operated by Gary R. Larose, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050519X00637. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.